Future professions and changes in the labor market in the next 10 years

With the development of technology and changes in global economic conditions, the labor market in Kazakhstan, as in the world, is undergoing significant changes. Many professions will disappear or be transformed, and new, in-demand professions will require new skills from specialists. According to expert forecasts, in the next 5-10 years, several areas can be identified that will be in the spotlight, and several professions that may lose their relevance.

Professions of the future

Specialists in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are areas that will continue to develop in the coming years. It is predicted that the IT professions market in Kazakhstan will grow by 15-20% annually. The demand for specialists in the development of AI, neural networks and data analytics will only grow, due to their implementation in various sectors of the economy, including medicine, finance, transport and industry.

Environmental specialists

Given global environmental issues such as climate change and pollution, professions related to nature conservation will also be in demand. According to research, the number of green jobs in Kazakhstan may increase by 10-12% by 2030. Ecologists, renewable energy specialists and sustainable development specialists will play an important role in solving environmental problems.

Cybersecurity

With the increase in cyberattacks and threats in the digital space, cybersecurity specialists will be in demand in many industries. According to the Global Cybersecurity Index, the number of specialists in this field will increase by 30% by 2030, which also applies to Kazakhstan. Network engineers, security analysts and data protection specialists will be in the spotlight.

Medical specialists and biotechnologists

The aging population and the development of new technologies in medicine require advanced training of specialists in the field of healthcare. The number of professions in biotechnology, genetics, medical analytics and telemedicine is predicted to increase, especially in the context of pandemics and global challenges.

Professions that will lose relevance

Production blue-collar jobs

With the development of automation and robotics in the next 5-10 years, a number of blue-collar jobs, such as machine operators, assemblers, packers and many others, may disappear. According to the World Economic Forum, about 75 million jobs related to routine physical work will be cut by 2025.

Cashiers and bank employees

Due to the transition to digital technologies and automation of processes, such professions as cashiers and tellers in banks will disappear. In Kazakhstan, there is an increase in online banking, and many retail outlets are already actively introducing self-service and contactless payment systems.

Journalists and editors of traditional media

With the development of online resources and automatic content generation systems, the profession of a journalist and editor of traditional media will undergo changes. There is already a trend of job cuts in newspapers and magazines, and in the future, the need for content managers and specialists in the creation and distribution of news through digital platforms will grow. Technological advances and changes in the global economy require flexibility from workers and a willingness to continuously learn. Professions related to new technologies, sustainable development and data security will be in the spotlight. It is important to be ready for change, develop skills in high-tech and in-demand areas to remain competitive in the labor market.